Kosovo
Balkan states’ EU membership hopes remain distant
Reviving EU enlargement was discussed during a summit in Berlin and a regional tour by the European Commission president
BalkansPrishtina is set on controlling northern Kosovo
Kosovo’s government has closed down almost all Belgrade-funded ‘parallel institutions’ in the north
KosovoKosovo will struggle to mend ties with the West
Kosovo’s bid to join the Council of Europe is on hold as relations with the West show no sign of improvement
KosovoDinar ban will damage EU-led Kosovo-Serbia dialogue
Kosovo's ban on using the dinar risks driving more Serbs to leave while straining relations with Brussels and Washington
KosovoSerbian leader may rue unexpectedly large election win
Vucic’s triumph in early parliamentary elections will make it harder to avoid accepting Kosovo's de facto independence
SerbiaGaza overspill is a possible risk to Balkan security
Kosovo is the main Balkan security risk, although the conflict in Gaza and refugees fleeing Palestine are extra concerns
BalkansEU growth plan may boost Western Balkan economies
EU has unveiled an EUR6bn plan aimed at integrating the Western Balkans into its single market.
BalkansUnited Kingdom will contribute to Balkan security
The UK government has increased its troop deployment to Kosovo, signalling a steadfast commitment to Balkan stability
United KingdomKosovo-Serbia crisis will undermine EU credibility
Tensions in northern Kosovo have raised questions over EU credibility and led to Western sanctions against Prishtina
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